Northamptonshire push leaders Durham all the way before Bedingham century seals victory
23.06.26, 00:12 Updated 23.06.26, 00:20
Jeremy Blackmore and Thomas Ridley
Men’s head coach Darren Lehmann has praised Northamptonshire for pushing Division Two leaders Durham all the way in a Rothesay County Championship thriller at Chester-le-Street.
A sensational unbeaten century from David Bedingham helped the hosts strengthen their position in the promotion race as they emerged winners by six wickets in a dramatic climax on the final evening.
But Lehmann paid tribute to his side for putting in four days of solid effort despite the ultimate disappointment.
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Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.
Thomas Ridley Thomas Ridley covers Durham for the ECB Reporters Network and also edits Durham Cricket media outlet The Chester: https://thechester.counterpress.media/